According to MLBtradrumors.com the Royals are being "bombarded" with interest be NL West team in Scott Podsednik. Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports suggests that the Giants, Padres and Dodgers as potential fits. I could see the (FO) trying to sell a trade to the fans, saying that Pods is a comparable player to Dejesus offensively and would be much cheaper to acquire without giving up top tire talent. I remarked the other day on MLBtradrumors.com that I believed the Padres would make some minor moves if they (the FO) felt that the "big bats" were going to be too pricey. I believe that Podsednik, Tejeda and possibly a Jake Westbrook via the waiver wire are possible moves that could help the team with veterans players with proven track records while keeping the core players in tact.

Podsednik, 34, has a .309/.353/.399 line with 29 steals in 41 attempts. Pods put up an almost identical line last year .304/.353/.412 with 30 steals in 43 attempts. Teams know what they're getting in Podsednik: a speedy left fielder, all out hard nosed ball player who can play center and get on base with a proven track record.

"The Royals signed Podsednik to a team-friendly deal that guarantees the outfielder $1.65MM this season (about $580K remains). The team has an option for 2011 worth $2MM, but Podsednik will likely be able to void it. He had 421 plate appearances entering today's action and needs just 525 to neutralize the option."

I like guys like Cunningham and Denorfia but I am not sure the Padres feel content with status quo while in 1st place with young players that are not what you would exactly call, "proven" players.

I believe that Pods would be a very nice addition. If we, (the Padres) cannot bolster the middle of the order with a Hart, Werth or Ross's of the world, without giving up too much (in the Padres FO minds) talent for the future, why not add significant depth and keep intact the majority of the core players and add some proven vets that are winners! I also believe that while a "big bat" would be ideal to help protect Adrian, I do not think ANY of the current "available" outfielders are what you would call elite players that would still allow Adrian to get significant more pitches top see. Adrian is the main threat, he is still going to walk! So.. why not add a player that has a proven track record that would be a head and shoulders improvement in-front of Adrian? I talked about this in the beginning of the year, if players are successful in the 1-2 role in front of Adrian they will be forced to pitch to him more. Podsednik would be a very good upgrade in the lead off spot and Tejeda would provide depth at 3rd to spell Chase Headley on occasion against Lefties (despite his season low Avg. Against Lefties) he has a very successful career line against lefties and is a proven run producer that could also be a viable option at SS ESPECIALLY since Everth Cabrera has been anything but impressive this year as still a VERY young inexperienced player. The other aspect of course is the aging Eckstein's health. Eck is on the DL and is reportedly "on track" to come off when his time is up with his "calf strain:, it is still a question mark. Having said that, the Padres had interest in Tejeda before the injury to Eck, so... you I would imagine that would only intensify their interest in Tejeda, possibly Ty Wigginton also.

You mean you don't like JHJ hitting lead off the rest of the way? LOL

I have not problem adding depth, but at what price? That's the big question I have.

If Tony Jones can get on base at a .340 clip then he may start hitting lead off again soon.

I'm just wondering how many OF's this team can carry. I have a feeling we will find out.

The problem with JHJ batting lead off is that is his susceptible to striking out, popping up and is inconstant. His small sample size line in the lead off spot in very solid. However, I would feel VERY uneasy going SPECIFICALLY into the playoffs (if that were the case) with TGJ/JHJ as the "go to" lead off guys. Of course the price will be a big issue and the fact that they ( the Padres) do not seem to play Cunningham everyday should be somewhat telling. The Padres are leaning towards playing the vets down the stretch and also just the hot hand. I liken the outfield to the catching situation ALMOST. Deno, Cunningham, TGJ, Venable and Scotty. I think Scotty is more valuable as a bench player and actually thrives in that particular role. They will probably send one of Cunningham or Denorfia down and bring on a lefty to compliment the right handed hitters and provide further depth. Cunningham (IMO) will have his day if he is indeed sent down. Another possibility is trading of of our players to a team that COULD use some outfield depth, possibly a team that could use a right handed hitter. EIther way, Deno and Cunningham have both impressed and if they were showcasing, well they have DEF raised some eye brows with their solid showings.

Like you said, we sill find out and in the next few days undoubtedly.

Here is a piece that Corey Brock shared regarding Podsednik's recent production. Its very impressive. www.royalsauthority.com/?p=2804

"The Padres aren't a fit for Scott Podsednik, a source tells Tom Krasovic of AOL FanHouse (on Twitter). NL West teams appear to covet the speedy left fielder."